Bolthole Filter 2.6.1 filter.c save_embedded_address memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Bolthole Filter 2.6.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function save_embedded_address of the file filter.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-1272. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Bolthole Filter 2.6.1. It has been classified as very critical. This affects the function save_embedded_address of the file filter.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the save_embedded_address function in filter.c for elm/bolthole filter 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted email message.

The weakness was presented 01/10/2005 by Ariel Berkman (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-1272 since 12/20/2004. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/01/2018).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18607) and SecurityFocus (BID 11977†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/15/2004 🔍
12/20/2004 +5 days 🔍
01/10/2005 +21 days 🔍
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03/10/2015 +3711 days 🔍
07/01/2018 +1209 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Ariel Berkman
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1272 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1272
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23793
X-Force: 18607 - elm/bolthole save_embedded_address buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 11977 - Bolthole Filter Address Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 07/01/2018 08:00
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (46), 07/01/2018 08:00 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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